Exothermic reactionPhoto (JPG)Ben FertigIAN, UMCES1043 views3 downloads (Details)Alkaline chemicals are added to mitigate acid mine tailings. When water is added to the alkaline chemicals, the exothermic (heat releasing) reaction burned through the cubitainer. Add to lightbox

Sampling at the Horn Point Laboratory dockPhoto (JPG)Tim CarruthersIAN, UMCES156 views3 downloads (Details)Winter sampling of oysters grown in a mesh bag at the Horn Point Laboratory dock for a seasonal analysis. Add to lightbox

Ducks at BlackwaterPhoto (JPG)Ben FertigIAN, UMCES199 views3 downloads (Details)Ducks and other waterfowl frequent Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorcester County, MarylandAdd to lightbox

Road up HaleakalaPhoto (JPG)Ben FertigIAN, UMCES132 views3 downloads (Details)The road up the volcano Haleakala on Maui traverses an eerie barren landscape, some of which is above the cloudlineAdd to lightbox

View of the valley and clouds from HaleakalaPhoto (JPG)Ben FertigIAN, UMCES191 views3 downloads (Details)Looking down at the valley and coast of Maui from about mid-way up HaleakalaAdd to lightbox

Drying ovenPhoto (JPG)Ben FertigIAN, UMCES1398 views3 downloads (Details)Laboratory drying oven. Oyster tissue samples are on the bottom shelf and dried at 60 degrees Celcius overnight or until thoroughly dry. Dessicant is on the middle shelf to remove any moisture.Add to lightbox

Stunted plant growth along HaleakalaPhoto (JPG)Ben FertigIAN, UMCES315 views3 downloads (Details)While a few plants do grow near the top of Haleakala Volcano, several exhibit stunted growth. Add to lightbox

Cubitainers filled with water samplesPhoto (JPG)Kris BeckertIAN, UMCES229 views3 downloads (Details)Cubitainers filled with water samples for nutrient and plankton analysisAdd to lightbox